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Furr Ball 2016, July 19Happiest Event of the SummerThe setting at Alto Lakes Pavilion was perfect for a sold out 2016 Furr Ball fundraiser. At this writing, net proceeds hadn’t been finalized but all expectations are that this year will be a near record-setting event. All the proceeds going toward the capital campaign to build a new animal shelter.

Attendees were in a happy mode listening to great vocals from local entertainer Susie Weber and perusing the fantastic selection of silent and live auction items. Local business and private donors were very

generous. Shelter residents (dogs) greeted the guests as they arrived – a few raindrops didn’t deter the attendees from loving on the dogs as they entered the beautifully decorated Pavilion. (Cont’d on pg. 2)

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HSLC Board MembersPresident: Judith Gouch PassmoreVice-President: Nina GrunsethSecretary: Betsy Burnett SnyderTreasurer: Nancy AntillaDirector: Pam RobinsonDirector: Gina KelleyDirector: Liz Smith Director: Robert SimpsonDirector: Joanna Woods

About HSLCThe Humane Society of Lincoln County, New Mexico is a 501(c)3 organization that was established in 1979 to improve the quality of life of companion animals in our community. The HSLC is an “Open Admission Shelter” that takes in any animal regardless of age, medical condition or temperament. The HSLC works tirelessly toward more animal adoptions, further pet pregnancy prevention, animal rehabilitation and educating the public.

2016 Adoption NumbersFrom Jan. - June 2016, we took in 496 animals from all sources (animal control, strays, owner relinquish, and born in the shelter), adopted out 214, returned to owners 139, and transferred 69. 126 animals spayed or neutered at our SNC.

The Paw Print “Infurrmation” from the Humane Society of Lincoln County

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Furr Ball 2016 (Cont’d from page 1)This 14th year of the Furr Ball proved to be as happy and fun as a room full of pet lovers. Sierra Blanca Motors was a big sponsor of the event, not only purchasing 20 seats, but providing wine on the tables to accompany everyone’s buffet dinner. Alto Lakes Country Club service was excellent and the dinner received kudos from all.

The sun came out to light the room for much of the evening and the full moon added ambience to everyone’s departure. All in all, an event not to be missed.

At our shelter location: 422 Gavilan Canyon Rd., Ruidoso

Dog Walkers – come give a dog an outing and get a bit of exercise

Cat Cuddlers – spend some time with our fabulous felines and improve your day AND your blood pressure

Spay and Neuter Clinic – no prior experience is required! We will train you.

If you think you might be interested contact Abel or Kat on 575-257-9841.

At our resale shop, 413 Hwy 70 West in Ruidoso volunteers are also needed for sorting, arranging, greeting and any number of fun jobs that go into making a shop run. If this sounds like it’s for you contact Missy Adams on 575-808-8540 or just go by and chat.

Volunteer Opportunities: Fun at the Humane Society Resale Shop

On June 4, 2016, the Humane Society Resale Shop had their Anniversary Sale. The staff and volunteers worked all the previous day staging the store. As usual, early Saturday morning customers started arriving early to line up outside the front doors. When the doors opened everyone rushed in, grabbed a cart and started buying. Good buys, everything from signed paperweights to Dooney and Bourke purses. The favorite items on sale are always towels and sheets which there was plenty for everyone. Also had a great little café with a lunch special of coke, chips, and hot dogs for $2.00. Big raffle with the main item a flat screen tv with a sound bar. But the most popular raffle items were two $100 bills. Made two people very happy! The Humane Society Resale Shop, Manager, Missy, wishes to thank all our loyal customers for their support not only for the sale but every day. Reminder our “Black Friday Sale” will be November 25, 2016. For pick up of large items, refrigerators and furniture call our Resale Shop at 575-808-8540 to schedule a pickup.

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Happy Tail Story by Kally’s New Owner, Orrin“Hello! We just wanted to say ‘HI!’ and thank you again for our new family member. We got her 2 yrs. ago today. Her name was Kiwi but we changed it to Kally. She has been wonderful and is a great family dog.

Another Happy Tail Story by Fauna’s New Owner, Willa"I know a few of you have seen our newest family member, Fauna, at the dog park; but for those of you who haven't, here she is. She is a one-year-old German Shepherd/Whippet mix, is very sweet, and has good (for

the most part) house manners. She walks well on a leash with Tony, and loves her trips to the dog park and riding in the car. The only thing we would change is her inner alarm clock that goes off between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. every morning! She loves to be loved and is

good meeting new people. The report from her vet exam this morning was good, and we're just waiting for heartworm test results. We feel very fortunate to have found her! She hopes to meet you one day soon.” - Willa

Ruidoso Animal Shelter***WISH LIST***

Don’t forget that our shelter is always in need of both cleaning supplies and supplies for the animals in our shelters. Donating these items saves us on operational expenses and remember – your donation is tax deductible!

These are the most commonly needed items:

Cleaning Supplies: Pine-sol, bleach, antibacterial Windex, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, paper towels, dish scrub pads, trash bags (13 gallon & 55 gallon), disinfectant spray, laundry soap, toilet bowel cleaner and antibacterial spray with bleach.

Animal Supplies: dog/cat toys, dog/cat treats, blankets, towels, cat litter, collars, leashes, harnesses, litter boxes, cat water and food bowls, metal dog water and food bowls, canned dog/cat food, puppy/kitten canned food.

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Not Just Dog Walking

Most of the dog walkers at our shelter have been enjoying this volunteer activity for more than 15 years. But there are a lot of other activities that we also "help" with : • Socializing and cuddling puppies who are too

young to walk on a leash • Basic commands • Grooming• Weekly Radio spots on KBUY• Arrange and put on Monthly Offsite Dog

Adoptions • Bring an adoptable cat to spend• Mondays at the Resale Shop• Collecting monetary donations from stores• Special Events radio spots on KWES • Walking Adoptees in local parades• Rebag and deliver donated pet food to the local

food bank• Making dog & cat earrings to raise funds• Transporting dogs to airports or other shelters for

adoption• Aiding with periodic transfers of adoptables to

Colorado• Aid in the annual micro-chip event • Accompany the Dog Greeters at Furr Ball• Assist in and during evacuations• Community outreach • Wearing Dog costume for promotions

We are ALWAYS grateful for help walking the dogs

More walkers = More time for each dog

Hot Weather Safety Tips for Owners of Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

With summertime weather setting in beautiful Ruidoso, HSLC urges companion animal guardians to take the necessary extra precautions to protect their pets during hot and humid weather. Each year, the warmer months bring heart-wrenching and completely preventable cases of companion animals suffering outside without proper shelter or provisions. The following tips will help guardians care for their companion animals responsibly during hot weather: • Outdoor pets often suffer from extreme hot

weather, especially when they do not have adequate fresh, cool water or ample shade/shelter from the blazing sun. Bring animals inside during hot weather.

• Avoid chaining or tethering a dog in the yard. He/she may get twisted and become unable to reach shade or water, or may knock over his/her water dish.

• Hydration is critical to help your pet regulate his/her body temperature. Be sure that pets have access to plenty of fresh, cool water at all times - indoors and out.

• In homes without air conditioning, use fans to keep air circulating or keep the animal in a cooler area of the house, such as the basement, during the heat of the day.

• Pets should avoid exercise or vigorous activity during the heat of the day. Instead, take walks in the early morning or cooler evening hours. Avoid hot concrete or asphalt surfaces as they may cause damage or discomfort to the animal’s paw pads.

• Small dogs, and those with short noses such as pugs and bulldogs, are especially susceptible to heatstroke. However, it is a concern for all pets during hot weather.

• Do not leave animals in parked cars. Even on a relatively mild 85-degree day in the shade, with the windows cracked, the temperature inside the car will reach 120 degrees in minutes. A dog or cat’s body temperature is approximately 101 - 102 degrees. He/she can only withstand the heat a short time before it becomes a life or death situation. Here are 6 tips for beating the summer heat! 1) Exercise your dog early in the morning or late

at night. 2) Use doggie boots. 3) Keep your dog hydrated! 4) Find a spot in the shade and set up a kiddie

pool. Lay down a wet towel for your dog to lie on or simply set up a fan.

5) Let your dog dig! 6) There are fun ideas you can look up on

Pinterest for the whole Family!! From everyone at HSLC, we hope everyone has a wonderful summer!!! STAY COOL!!!!!!

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Submit Photos Now for the 2017 Pets of Lincoln County Calendar We’ve launched a pet calendar fundraiser this year as a meaningful way to celebrate your pet while providing funding for badly needed low cost spay/neuter services for the pets of our local residents. This year, the HSLC will proudly present a colorful, full-sized calendar celebrating our beloved pets. Photo entries not selected for the full-page month images are guaranteed inclusion in the calendar either as insets on the calendar or on the collage pages. Questions? Please contact the HSLC at 257-9841 or info@hslcnm.org HOW TO SUBMIT PHOTOGRAPHS

• By mail: Mailed photos should be sent to: Humane Society of Lincoln County, Attn. Photo Fundraiser, PO Box 2832, Ruidoso, NM 88355. Mailed entries must be received by August 31, 2016, 4:00 PM MST.

• Hand delivery: Photo entries delivered in person should be brought to the Humane Society of Lincoln County Resale Shop at 413 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso NM during regular business hours. Hand delivered entries must be received by August 31, 2016, 4:00 PM MST.

• All eligible photos submitted by August 31, 2016 will be included in the 2017 calendar, either in the collage pages or as insets within the calendar.

NOTE: All photos become the property of the Humane Society of Lincoln County ELIGIBLE PHOTOGRAPHS

• We prefer that photos be submitted on a high resolution digital file DVD or flash drive. We request that photos are 300 dpi .tif or .jpg files; file size at least 3MB. This is not a requirement, but photos submitted using this format have a higher likelihood of being selected as a full-month page. Acceptable photo formats are .jpg, .bmp, .png, and .tif

• Photos may contain one or more pets • Photos must:

★ be in color ★ contain only pets (no people) ★ horizontal (landscape) format are

best for the full-month calendar image; vertical (portrait) format photos are best for the monthly inset squares.

• Any image that includes people or content that is deemed inappropriate, indecent or obscene, as determined by the staff of HSLC, will be removed from the Photo Fundraiser.

• Photographs may not be edited or altered (other than minor color, contrast, or sharpness adjustments)

• Photographs must either feature pets owned by the entrant, OR the entrant must have permission from the pet’s owner to submit their pet’s image.

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‘Gifts of Love’ - 2nd Quarter, 2016

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce In memory of David Weber Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce In memory of Peewee SwitzerBarbara and Kim Saunders In memory of Sue Kreins Marc Oudin In memory of Dr. Sue Ann Kreins Don and Ingrid Fowler In memory of Bryan Barnes Safety National In memory of Sue Kreins Corinne Finch-Cleverley In memory of Richard Swenor Dudley Goolsby, Jr. In memory of Dr. Sue Ann Kreins Harold Shockley, Jr. In memory of Sharron Rhoten Phillip and Barbara Snyder In memory of Sharron Rhoten Gordon and Mrs. Graves In memory of Sharron Rhoten Bob and MaryLou Whiteley In memory of Sharron Rhoten Doug and Patti Graves In memory of Sharron Rhoten Tera Lecuona In memory of Sharron Rhoten, sweet Aunt RoxAnne Schlabach In memory of Sharron Rhoten Desmond and Denise Lloyd, and In memory of Sharron Rhoten Misty, Amanda, Anita, Topper & Faith Don Bowen In memory of Sharron Rhoten and a tribute To her wonderful daughter, Marsha Daryl and Betsy Snyder In honor of Craig Snyder’s Birthday Jodi Godwin In memory of Sharron Rhoten Jhon and Dorothy McCallum In memory of Sharron Rhoten Hal or Jerry Betty In memory of Sharron Rhoten Mike and Judy Tannehill In memory of Carroll Smith Guy Bowers In memory of Dick Swenor and “Leon the Cat” Gary and Paula Schur In memory of Susan Margaret Tennis Janet Cowan In memory of Hazel Haynsworth Linda Shirley In memory of Bob Shirley Ron or Martha Clark In memory of “Kosmo one-of-a-kind-cat” Cynthia L. Wardwell-Finger In honor of “Sugar”, my miniature wiener dog Donald Mason In memory of “Sandy” Brock & Kathy Thompson In honor of “Truman”, a blessing to our family Helen Joan Holt In memory of “Luna” Jackson Helen Joan Holt In memory of “Mr. Kitty” Lokey Sandie Seelbach In memory of Clara Hoffer Ronnie and Sally Cox In memory of Clara M. Hoffer Dianne V. Carnegie In memory of “Lynx” Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of “Tuxie” Joy Reed In memory of my Dad, Tom Gilberto Alvarado In memory of “Ellie” the sweetest, loving, most caring, purest of love for us and most precious poochie Jeannette Powell In memory of Clara Hoffer Tex and Mary Ann Crowell In memory of a horse named “Sunshine”

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Later this summer, the HSLC is launching SPOT– Stop Pet Overpopulation Today! – a low cost spay/neuter program for the pets of Lincoln County residents. This program will be administered through the HSLC spay/neuter clinic.

The HSLC animal shelter receives approximately 20 calls per month from people asking for low cost spay/neuter services. They simply cannot afford up to $300 to have their pet altered.

The support of our community partners has been overwhelmingly positive. Several local veterinarians will be donating their services to perform the surgeries and our vendors are providing the surgical supplies at a discount in support of this program.

Once SPOT is up & running we will have increased opportunities to secure grant funding. Grants will not provide “seed money” to start a program, but once an organization has a performance record it

becomes much easier to obtain grants for the continuation of its program.

If you would like to donate to the SPOT program, please call the HSLC at 257-9841 or visit donatenow.networkforgood/hslcnm and specify that your donation is for the SPOT program.

Your gift to the Humane Society of Lincoln County is a meaningful way to honor or remember a special person, special occasion, or an animal friend. We will send a personalized card to your friend or family member as you indicate.

I would like to contribute $ ___________ In honor/In memory of: ________________________________________________________

My check is enclosed for $ _______________ (Make checks payable to the Humane Society of Lincoln County)

Charge: ____ Visa ____ Mastercard Credit Card #: ___________________________________________________

Expiration Date: ______________________ V-code: _________ Signature: _________________________________________

Occasion: ___ Birthday ___ Bat/Bar Mitzvah ___ Wedding ___ In Honor of ___ Congratulations ___ In Memory of

___ Christmas ___ Graduation ___ Hanukkah ___ Other: ________________________________________________________

Send acknowledgement card to:

Name(s): ___________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Personalized Note: _________________________________________________________________________________________

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Please send payment to Humane Society of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 2832, Ruidoso, NM 88355You may also visit our website (HSLCNM.ORG) to make a secure donation. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed.

SPOT - Stop Pet Overpopulation Today!

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“Helping Animals have a Second Chance”Humane Society of Lincoln Co. P.O. Box 2832 Ruidoso, New Mexico 88355 Phone: 575-257-9841 Fax: 575-257-1524 Email: sheltermgr@hslcnm.org

Humane Society Resale Shop 413 Hwy. 70 West Ruidoso, New Mexico Phone: 575-808-8540 Email: missy@hslcnm.org

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Upcoming Event 2017 Pets of LC

Calendar Submission August 31, 2016

Off-site adoptions Check our website

calendar or call 257-9847 for next

location.

Your Donations to the Humane

Society will help stop suffering and cruelty of animals in Lincoln County.

ADOPTED!!!